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Job Description

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Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5590 - Adult Diversion Specialist

Salary Grade: 10

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $25.90 - $31.07 Per Hour 

Pay Range: $25.90 - $36.24 Per Hour 

Range Explanation:

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.
  

The first review of applications will be on 11/27/2026.

The Pima County Attorney's Office is seeking an Adult Diversion Specialist to be a member of our Adult Diversion Program and join our supporting efforts in providing counseling and guidance to defendants in a pre-trial prosecution alternative action program in the criminal justice system.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Interviews defendants to assess needs and determine appropriate treatment, counseling, community service, or restitution requirements;
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans that promote accountability and support rehabilitation through training and skill development;
• Holds defendants accountable for fulfilling program requirements and monitors their ongoing progress through regular meetings and evaluations;
• Determines and assigns appropriate community service hours and restitution amounts, ensuring payment to victims is made;
• Assists defendants in accessing relevant community services to support rehabilitation and compliance;
• Coordinates with treatment and counseling agencies to ensure effective referrals and service delivery;
• Develops and maintains productive working relationships with contracted service providers;
• Ensures completion and accuracy of all required contracts, paperwork, and database records;
• Evaluates defendants’ overall performance and compliance with program conditions;
• Conducts training sessions for staff, providers, and relevant community or professional groups;
• Delivers presentations on the adult diversion program to external agencies and community groups;
• Participates in internal staff meetings and ongoing professional development training.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social or behavioral science, criminal justice or closely related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND one year of experience in criminal justice or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

One year with Pima County in a Paralegal, Paralegal Trainer, Public Safety Data Technician II, Victim Advocate or related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment. 

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application. 
 
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.): 

• Experience with/knowledge of criminal justice system processes in Pima County.
• Experience with/knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Selection Procedure: 
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.  

Supplemental Information: 

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.   

Special Notice Items: Some positions may require bilingual incumbents (English/Spanish). All positions require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship. 

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. 

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by the position. 

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.